This task is from Tools for NC Teachers.  Students convert length measurements between units and then answer questions about the values of those measurements. This is remixable.

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Based on the data above:

1)    How far did each person run during the 4 running days last week?

2)    Which runner ran the longest distance on a day? How long was that run?

3)    Which runner ran the shortest distance on a day? How long was that run?

4)    Bobby ran farther than everyone in the table. He ran the same distance each day. How far could Bobby have run each day? Write a sentence to explain how you found your answer.

5)    Sarah ran farther than 2 of the people in the table and less distance than everyone else in the table. She ran the same distance each day. How far could Sarah have run each day? Write a sentence to explain how you found your answer.